Peer Reviewed
Dermatology clinic
A teenage girl with hyperpigmented axillary skin
Abstract
Test your diagnostic skills in our regular dermatology quiz. How should this 14-year-old girl be investigated and what is the diagnosis?
Key Points
Case presentation
A 14-year-old girl presents with a history of skin changes, with progressive thickening and hyperpigmentation affecting both axillae (Figure) as well as her neck and groin. She is obese but appears otherwise healthy.